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April 1, 2005 Veishea returns in 2006by Annette Hacker Iowa State's traditional spring Veishea celebration will resume in 2006, President Gregory Geoffroy announced last week. At a news conference, Geoffroy candidly discussed the factors he weighed in making the decision -- the history and benefits of Veishea, the damage to Iowa State's reputation caused by related celebratory riots, and the recommendations of the Veishea task force and commission. Geoffroy said he seriously considered eliminating the event, but concluded that students should be given another opportunity to make Veishea a success. "I am just not ready to give up on our students," he said. "I have great faith and confidence in our students, and I want to give them another chance to work with us to make Veishea a positive experience for all. "We intend to do everything we can to minimize the likelihood of future disturbances. Any member of the university community who participates in illegal activities or abets a riot will face the toughest disciplinary actions and sanctions possible, including expulsion from the university," Geoffroy said. Next year's Veishea celebration will be the weekend of April 22, 2006. Changes, plans for the futureGeoffroy announced a number of changes for the Veishea celebration, and said he expects more as planning gets under way. They include:
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Quote"I am just not ready to give up on our students. I have great faith and confidence in our students, and I want to give them another chance to work with us to make Veishea a positive experience for all." President Gregory Geoffroy |